laan5 cung4懶蟲懒虫
Jyutpinglaan5 cung4
Yaleláahn chùhng
Definition
Lazybones; an extremely lazy person.
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How it's used
This term carries a playful or slightly teasing tone rather than being a harsh insult. It is frequently used by parents to chide children or between close friends to poke fun at someone's lack of motivation. The imagery of a worm suggests a person who is sluggish and just wants to lie around comfortably.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
You lazybones, what time are you finally going to get up?
He hides at home acting like a lazybones all day, it is really frustrating.
Related words
Common phrases
to act like a lazybones
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is genuinely suffering from a medical condition or severe exhaustion, as it specifically targets voluntary laziness or lack of initiative.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
